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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1975
Page
4
The Fall Festival committees start a corn game this Saturday night at the community building to raise funds. Twenty games cost $2, with 25 cents per extra card, and a final game at $10 or more. Prizes include $5 per game and a $5 door prize.
Moravia Garden Club will meet Thursday May 1 1975 at 1 30 p m at Mrs B F Ullem s home Change in date from regular meeting Herbs will be discussed A tri color floral arrangement demo noted Gail Tuttle hosted ETC club luncheon April 17 Prize winners named Rock entertainment featured by Aloafa Hiatt Lou Emma Palmer Genevieve Morgan Ten members attended Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society Meets Ladies met April 21 at church basement Devotions led by Janice Moore Prayer Say a Prayer Bible verse with cross noted Program books for year to be prepared
Miss Lori Clark, 1974 Iowa State Fair Junior Cow Girl Queen, attended the Block and Bridle Horse Show at the State Fair Grounds in Des Moines last week. Sponsored by Moravia Saddle Club, she was brought to Des Moines by Dave McDanel with her parents Mr and Mrs Al Clark and sister Lynn accompanying on Sunday.
William Nielsen, superintendent of Moravia schools, attended the 80th annual North Central Association meeting at the Palmer House in Chicago from April 6 to 9, 1975. He was recommended to assist with reviews to ensure deviations from NCA standards are noted and that the State Committee's accreditation recommendation aligns with NCA practice.
The North Bend Ladies Aid gathered Wednesday with Lorena Lain for an afternoon of roll call led by Mary Sue. Members shared health kit donations, a $5 gift to Cancer Fund, and a donation to Appanoose County medical recruitment. Maxine led a lesson on Mrs. Alma Elledge of Centerville.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rotter and family of Blairstown Opal Van Dorin of Amana Lois Fowler Des Moines and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Fowler spent Sunday with Birdie Main. Mr. and Mrs. Don Rhee and Marguerette Bekty were afternoon callers.
Moravia high school FHA and Homemaking classes showcased outfits they made on Friday evening. Girls and two boys modeled pieces, Michael Flatt and Jeff C McDanel. Decor featured baled straw, artificial flowers, and antique horse collars. Narrators Devana Tubaugh and Rebecca Hom guided the show with brief skits by Tubaugh, Clark, Van Benthuysen, Kaster, and Bruce, plus a guitar number by Lonna Bolin. refreshments followed the program.
Salem and Grace United Methodist Women held a joint meeting on April 16 at 1 30 pm at Grace Church with 30 members. They planned a UMW gathering at Hedricks on April 24 and urged continued baby food donations for Bidwell. Key items included camp kits for Goodwill in Sioux City and an invitation to May Fellowship on May 2 at Salem.
Miss Debbie Van Dorin, visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Mearl Walter, called Saturday morning. Updated travels include Mr and Mrs Marshall Perry returning from wintering in Arizona via visits in Kansas and Missouri. Various neighbors hosted visitors from Sycamore Illinois and Elizabeth Pennsylvania. One resident, Mrs Ira Boyer, remains hospitalized after a fall with a broken pelvis.
Ralph and Dollie Huff celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a Progressive Club social at the McDonough home on April 19. Ten members attended. prize winners were Eva Tucker and Loyd Carter. Several guests were unable to attend. Harold and Dollie Huff thank friends, neighbors, relatives, and especially their children for the support and well wishes.
Rev L B Deedrick leads a 9:30 a.m. worship service with 10:30 a.m. church school. The U M W meets at the church on Thursday April 24 at 1:30 p.m. at Teonium United Methodist.
The Church of the Nazarene announces a weekend and midweek schedule led by Pastor with Sunday services at 10 and 11, youth and junior director roles, weekly evangelistic and prayer meetings, and a regional Bible quiz at Mid-America Nazarene College in Olathe Kansas. Transportation arranged by calling 724-3649.
The Moravia United Methodist Parish led by Pastor Wallace Palmer lists the spring timetable with worship at Grace at 9 30 a m and at Salem at 10 30 a m plus Sunday School sessions at the alternate site Grace Salem each week.
The Gunce United Methodist Church announces events including Lay Leader Jerry Boblenz hosting on Thursday April 24 and a UMW District Retreat at Hedrick from 9:00 to 3:00. Jr Choir Practice is April 24, Confirmation Class April 29 at 7:30 p.m. Web. April 30 features a Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study at 6:30 a.m. An Administrative Board meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. at Salem Church.
Kenneth Condra Sunday School Superintendent announces church activities at Salem United Methodist. UMW District Retreat at Hedrick on Thursday April 24 from 9:00 to 3:00. Singspiration on Sunday April 27 at 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study on Wednesday April 30 at 6:30 p.m. Administrative Board meeting on the same evening at 7:30 p.m. May Fellowship Day for all ladies on Friday May 2 at 2:00 p.m. Babysitting provided.
All boys who turn 8 before August 1 this year may sign up for the Pee Wee practice team. Residents of Moravia School District must provide a birth certificate and a registration card signed by parents. Call Ron VanZante soon to aid summer planning.
Mrs Alfred Charles Brizendine 85 of Centerville died Saturday night at St Joseph Hospital after two hours of hospitalization. Born August 26 1889 near Albia she was married in Albia in 1914 to Alfred Brizendine who died in 1970. Survived by two daughters Alberta Benz Moravia and Bea Hoover Centerville, five grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Services Tuesday 1 30 pm Miller Wehrle Funeral Home with Rev Gary Mayes. Burial Dale Cemetery. Memorials to Drake Avenue Christian Church.
Marchelle Walter and Neil Wilson of Sycamore Illinois spent Sunday morning with grandparents Mearl Walter and Bert Johnson. Goldie Laskie of Numa visited. Mary McCall of Des Moines is with Art and Mrs Fox. Weekend guests included Rex and the Foster couples and children. Ruben Faber visited Des Moines. Willie got a cast at Bloomfield Clinic after a left arm fracture. FHA Style Show featured Marcia, and Deloris Ballanger attended a Stanley Party in Centerville hosted by DeForis Fenton.
Mrs. Mary Meadows underwent cataract surgery on Wednesday, April 16 in Iowa City and returned April 22 to the apartment of Cora Ankeny in Centerville to recuperate.
John Main and his wife returned home from Texas Saturday evening after friends transported them in a mobile trailer. The group traveled from Texas on Thursday and arrived in their hometown by evening. John Main continues to recuperate from a heart attack suffered in Texas. Mrs Main has had the arm cast removed but still has limited use of her hand and wrist.
John and Maxine Main thank friends and relatives for prayers cards letters and gifts received while hospitalized in Texas. Deep appreciation is expressed for the support.
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Webb of Urbandale are parents of a son born April 13, 1975 at Northwest Hospital Des Moines. Named William Joseph, weight 8 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents are Donald Webb Urbandale Virginia Locknan Moravia.
The managers drafted teams for a girls softball league and boys little league. Teams list four girls squads with named managers and players, plus two boys teams the Colts and Astros with sponsors Quality Builders and Van Dorst Implement. Team 4 lacks a female team manager. contact Ron Van Zante to help. All players will be notified by their managers about practices and schedules.
The calendar lists several upcoming school activities including Boys Invitational at Leon and Girls Triangular at Seymour on Thursday April 24, Kindergarten Parents Roundup, and FFA Convention at Sioux City. Other events span Drake Relays, Music Banquet at 6:30 pm, and FFA Convention at Sioux City Friday. Saturday Moravia 7th-8th Invitational. Monday New Sharon War hawk Relays and Corydon Quadrangular. Tuesday New Sharon Girls Redette Relays. Thursday May 1 Conference Meet at Corydon. Friday May 2 Boys Invitational at Centerville and 7th-8th Conference Meet at Seymour. Saturday May 9 Jr. Sr. Prom.
About 40 old junk cars were processed through a crusher on Moravia square last week to remove unsightly vehicles. The process involved pushing each car into the crusher, flattening it to a foot thick, removing motors tires and wheels, then lifting it with a forklift into the crushing chamber.
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